Reduced

/rɪˈduːst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of reduce; to have made smaller in size, amount, or degree.

The staff reduced the workload by implementing new software.

To have brought something down to a lesser state or condition.

They reduced the amount of waste by recycling more materials.

adjective

Made smaller in size, amount, or degree.

The company reported a reduced profit margin this quarter.

Lowered in price.

The store is having a sale on reduced items.

Lessened in intensity or severity.

The reduced risk of infection was noted after the vaccination.

From Middle English 'reducen', from Latin 'reducere', meaning 'to bring back'.

reduced price

A price that is lower than the original price.

reduced circumstances

Living in a lower standard or financial condition.

reduced schedule

A work schedule that has fewer hours or days than usual.

reduce

To make something smaller or less in amount.

reduction

The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount.

Cut down

They cut down on expenses last year.

Trimmed

My budget is trimmed this month due to unexpected costs.